Power-play chances per game is power-play chances divided by games played. Higher means the team gets more chances against short-handed opponents. Below are all 32 NHL teams ranked by Regular Season PP Chances Per Game in the 1996-97 regular season.
| # | Team | PPO/GP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.95 | ||
| 2 | 4.91 | ||
| 3 | 4.49 | ||
| 4 | 4.41 | ||
| 5 | 4.40 | ||
| 6 | 4.38 | ||
| 7 | 4.29 | ||
| 8 | 4.26 | ||
| 9 | 4.22 | ||
| 10 | 4.15 | ||
| 11 | 4.13 | ||
| 12 | 4.12 | ||
| 13 | 4.11 | ||
| 14 | 4.10 | ||
| 15 | 4.06 | ||
| 16 | 3.99 | ||
| 17 | 3.98 | ||
| 18 | 3.93 | ||
| 19 | 3.91 | ||
| 20 | 3.83 | ||
| 21 | 3.78 | ||
| 22 | 3.77 | ||
| 23 | 3.71 | ||
| 24 | 3.70 | ||
| 25 | 3.51 | ||
| 26 | 3.50 |